Question on solar neutrinos and IceCube

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The IceCube neutrino telescope aims to identify cosmic neutrino sources while distinguishing them from solar neutrinos. Key factors in this differentiation include the energy levels and directional characteristics of the neutrinos detected. The Sun produces an estimated 1038 neutrinos per second, primarily in the energy range of 0.1 to 20 MeV. Understanding these parameters is crucial for accurate cosmic neutrino identification.

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Hey guys,

I have a question for the particle physicists from an astronomer's point of view. First of all, with regard to the IceCube neutrino telescope, one of its principle goals is to find cosmic sources of neutrinos, but I want to know how the telescope will be able to distinguish the neutrino as coming from a cosmic source as opposed to solar neutrinos form our own Sun?

Secondly, does anybody know how many neutrinos, or what power of neutrinos, the Sun produces?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Natski
 
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